isthatso?

isthatso? specializes in med surg.

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1. Med surg to OR?

   isthatso? posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi all, I have been a med-surg nurse for two years now. I feel comfortable on the med-surg floor (though it does get very crazy at times). I am interested in an OR position where they are willing to...

2. You Know You're A Nurse If...

   isthatso? replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   :lol2:I once woke my sister up and asked her why she did not call me when my patient was having a

3. You Know You're A Nurse If...

   isthatso? replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   You have a nightmare that the foley which was supposed to be removed from the patient yesterday is still

4. Night Shift Nursing

   isthatso? replied to mooremds's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hey mooremds, You took the words right out of my mouth. I was about to post the same question as you. I have also been going through the same problems as you. I started working nights in March and...

5. Never give up!

   isthatso? replied to amanda081106's topic in General Nursing

   Wow congratulations.:clpty:I remember my own experience with being accepted into the nursing program. I had failed the nurse entrance test by 2 points. I was having serious doubts if I wanted to...

6. I am told it gets better...

   isthatso? replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Jewl. I am also a new RN and so I feel your pain. One day I feel confident and the next day I stand humbled. Everybody tells me that I will get better with time. Like you, every imperfection gets...

7. Does anyone like night shift?

   isthatso? replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

   I love working nights. I am not a morning person and I used to feel miserable when I had to wake up at 0530 in the morning. Now, I feel very comfortable about waking up in the evening to go to work....

8. post op and renal failure

   isthatso? replied to isthatso?'s topic in General Nursing

   Thank you :). And no, it is not homework. It was a real life scenario that I came across. I was thinking to myself "what could've possible gone

9. post op and renal failure

   isthatso? posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a new nurse. Here's my question: what role does surgery have in bringing about renal failure? Say a pt had a surgery and he/she was receiving adequate fluids and nutrition. The labs are...